1985.03.05_TC_Minutes_RegularTOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA
Minutes of Meeting of Town Commission
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 5, 1985 1:30 P.M.
The Regular Meeting of the Town Commission was called to order by
Mayor Louis Y. Horton at 1:30 p.m. in the Town Commission Chambers at
Highland Beach Town Hall. Others in attendance were Vice Mayor Mary
Louise G. Blosser, Commissioners John J. Basso, William E. Paul and
Betty Jean Stewart.
Also in attendance were Town Attorney, Thomas E. Sliney; Town Manager,
Hugh D. Williams; Town Clerk, Mary Ann Whaley; and members of the
general public.
The Pledge of Allegiance was given.
The Minutes of the following meetings were approved without objection:
January 29, 19$5 Workshop Meeting
February 5, 1985 Regular Meeting
Public Comments and Requests:
• Mr. Abraham Futernick requested information regarding the Town solic-
iting additional liability coverage. The Mayor indicated that a
response was expected as part of the Town Manager's report.
Mr. Dent encouraged the continued negotiation of fire protection
service fees through the municipal interlocal fire study committee.
Mr. Michael Woolsey, representing Commercial Development Corporation
(the Frederick project) asked if this matter would be on the agenda
today. Attorney Sliney stated that this matter would be made a part
of his report.,
Reports - Town Commission:
Mayor Louis Y. Horton -
Mayor Horton reported on the status of the Seascape project. The
Mayor noted that the water conditions had not been calm enough to
begin the project. As soon as the weather permits, the units will be
installed and checked in several weeks to monitor any gaps or movement
and thereafter monitored each six months for a two year period, after
an initial two month inspection.
Vice Mayor Mary Louise G. Blosser - No Report
Commissioner John J. Basso - No Report
Town Commission Regular Meeting
. March 5, 1985
Page 2 of 6
Commissioner William E. Paul - No Report
Commissioner Betty Jean Stewart -
Commissioner Stewart as well as Mayor Horton gave a brief statement
regarding their previous years of service to the Town and thanked the
general public for their support.
Reports - Town Attorney:
Attorney Sliney reported on the Ocean Terrace litigation, advising the
Town Commission that Subpoenas were expected for the depositions of
past and present Town Commissioners and the Town Manager to be
scheduled for March 19, 1985.
Attorney Sliney and the Town Commission reviewed documents regarding
the request for approval of the site plan and submitted Unity of Title
on the Maravilla project. Mr. Mike Woolsey, of Commercial Center
Development Corporation, representing Mr. Bill Frederick was present.
A consensus was reached that the paperwork was in order. Attorney
Sliney will prepare the final documents for signature by the
applicants and co-signature by the Town. Mr. Woolsey was advised that
the Town Commission had not yet formally reviewed the plans and
therefore was not in a position to approve the proposed site plan.
This matter will be placed on the March 26, 1985 Workshop Meeting
Agenda and will be the subject of a Special Meeting to be held on
March 26, 1985 at 11:00 a.m., at~which time action could be possibly
taken on the site plan.
Reports - Town Managers
The Town Manager reported that the landscaping work at the Water
Treatment Plant adjacent to the Stevenson Design project was
progressing and nearing completion.
The Manager reported on a request from the Palm Beach County Municipal
League to appoint one appointed and two elected officials to a sub-
committee to study the fire service fees, to serve with Members of the
Palm Beach County Commission, the Chief of the Palm Beach Fire/Rescue
Department, the County Attorney and other officials. After discussion,
MOTION was made by VICE MAYOR BLOSSER/COMMISSIONER PAUL to appoint
Griff Roberts, Manager of Jupiter, Dick Galeta, Commissioner of Lake
Clarke Shores and Doug Elliot, Commissioner of Hypoluxo to serve on
this sub-committee. The MOTION carried unanimously.
The proposed screening of the garage at Coronado was then discussed
with MOTION being made by COMMISSIONER BASSO/COMMISSIONER PAUL to
proceed with the screening plans as submitted. Commissioner Stewart
Town Commission Regular Meeting
March 5, 1985
• Page 3 of 6
noted that a Field Trip had been taken on February 7, 1985 by several
Town Commission Members, the Town Manager, Building Official and Mrs.
Jane Rile and Mr. Ed Sordo representing Trafalgar Development and
proposed location of screening had been determined.Commissioner
Stewart urged consideration of requesting double screening to
alleviate glare along the east side of the garage (along AlA),
however, a consensus was not reached on this matter. Vice Mayor
Blosser noted that the pathwalkers would welcome some light along that
area. The vote on the MOTION was then taken and carried unanimously.
Reports - Boards and Committees:
The Board of Adjustment will meet on March 27, 1985 at 1:30 p.m.
The Code Enforcement Board will meet on March 20, 1985 at 9:30 a.m.
At this point, the Town Manager interjected information that price
quotes to raise the Town's liability insurance were being solicited
and a report would be forthcoming to the Town Commission in a timely
manner.
The Community Appearance Board will meet on March 28, 1985 at 9:30
• a.m. Also, MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER STEWART/VICE MAYOR BLOS5ER
to reappoint Mrs. Louise Johnson as a Regular Member of the Community
Appearance Board for a term of three years. This MOTION carried unan-
imously.
With regard to the Financial Advisory Board, Vice Mayor Blosser noted
that applicants with insurance background were being solicited through
the latest edition of The Bulletin, and that perhaps any appointments
could wait. It was the consensus of the other members of the Town
Commission that due to it being budget time, and there were several
pending matters to consider i.e. the possible inclusion of sewer rates
and garbage rates in the tax millage which needed study, time was of
the essence, and MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER BASSO/COMMISSIONER
STEWART to appoint Mr. Joseph Murania as a Regular Member for a term
of three years.. This MOTION carried unanimously. Also, Mr. Walter
Peklenk was interviewed, after which MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER
BAS50/COMMISSIONER STEWART to appoint him as the Alternate Member on
that Board for a term of one year. This MOTION also carried
unanimously. Commissioner Basso requested that the Town Manager submit
last years budget and audit to the new members of this Board for
review. Substantial discussion took place with a consensus being
reached that due to the importance of this Board, the membership
should be increased to four or five Regular Members. The Town
Attorney will draw an appropriate Resolution for submission at the
March Workshop Meeting.
~e Library Board will hold their monthly program on March 15, 1985 at
Town Commission Regular Meeting
• March 5, 1985
Page 4 of 6
3:00 p.m. Mr. Gene Joyner will be the guest speaker.
With regard to the Planning Board/Local Planning Agency, it was noted
that the proposed amended plans for the Royal Highlands project were
on the Agenda for March 13, 1985 at 9:30 a.m. Attorney Sliney will
write a letter to the representatives of Royal Highlands indicating
that the Town will adhere to the present timetable and does not intend
to allow any delay due to the submission of new plans.
Commissioner Stewart noted a Governor's meeting being held on March 6,
1985 regarding more stringent requirements on the construction of
seawalls.
The Police Advisory Board had no report.
Proposed Ordinances and Resolutions:
1. A Resolution establishing a Deferred Compensation Plan for
The Town of Highland Beach, administered through the
International City Managers Retirement Corporation.
This Resolution and attached documents were discussed by the Town
• Commission, after being read by the Town Clerk. Attorney Sliney
advised the Town Commission that the documentation for the
establishment of this plan was standard. It was noted that this
program was an added benefit to be optionally chosen by the employees,
at an administrative cost of 1% from the employees funds and would not
cost the Town any money. MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER
BASSO/COMMISSIONER STEWART to adopt the Resolution. The MOTION carried
unanimously.
2. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, CHAPTER
2, ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION", SETION 2-50 ENTITLED "CREATION;
MEMBERS; TERMS; APPOINTMENTS", SECTION 2-52 ENTITLED "POWERS
AND DUTIES", SECTION 2-53 ENTITLED "MEETINGS AND RECORDS;
APPEALS", SECTION 2-54 ENTITLED , "CHANGES IN PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS".
This Ordinance was read again for a first time, and referred to the
March 26, 1985 Workshop Meeting.
3. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND BEACH, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF HIGHLAND
BEACH, CHAPTER 2L, ENTITLED "SEAWALLS, BULKHEADS, RETAINING
WALLS" BY THE ADDITION OF A SECTION ENTITLED "SEAWALLS-ABATEMENT
OF NUISANCES, INJURIOUS OR DANGEROUS CONDITIONS".
• This Ordinance was read for a first time, and referred to the March
Town Commission Regular Meeting
• March 5, 1985
Page 5 of 6
26, 1985 Workshop Meeting.
Regular Business:
Consent Agenda:
1. Approval of poll workers for 3/12/85 Municipal Election.
2. Setting of Special Meeting on 3/13/85 at 1:41 p.m. to
certify results of 3/12/85 Municipal Election.
3. Approval of verbatim policy as set out in letter from Town
Attorney dated February 4, 1985.
MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER STEWART/COMMISSIONER PAUL to approve
those items on the Consent Agenda. The MOTION carried unanimously.
Items Left Over:
1. Discussion regarding request for public service announcements
involving drunk driving.
• The Town Manager will urge Centel Cable Company to publicize this
matter. Substantial discussion then took place regarding complaints
received about Centel Cable regarding service and communication.
Commissioner Basso recommended that the Town Manager remind Centel of
Section 15 in the franchise ordinance calling for quality service. It
was also noted that Centel should be urged to install an answering
device to take messages during those times residents cannot get
through the telephone lines. The Town Manager noted that Centel is in
the midst of making renovations to the system which will enhance the
quality of the service as well as add new features to the system.
2. Discussion regarding letter from Senator Paula Hawkins re
tax exempt securities.
MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER BASSO/COMMISSIONER STEWART to have the
Town Manager write to Senator Hawkins supporting her position and
urging the continued opposition to this proposed legislation. The
MOTION carried unanimously. The Town Manager will also forward a copy
of this letter to the Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, as
well as Senator Chiles.
MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER BASSO/VICE MAYOR BLOSSER to approve
the quote of South Florida Air Conditioning Services Incorporated for
the installation of the air conditioning cooling coil in the amount of
$696. ~lP1.
Town Commission Regular Meeting
. March 5, 1985
Page 6 of 6
Bills for Approval:
Better Business Equipment ....................$ 700.00
F. H. Foster Oil Corp ........................ 1,841.26
F1. Municipal Liability Self-Insurers........ 3325.00
J & M Painting ............................... 1,000.00
Municipal Code Corp .......................... 2,199.60
Total ........................................ 9,065.86
~~
MOTION was made by COMMISSIONER BASSO/VICE MAYOR BLOS5ER to approve
the bills as submitted. The MOTION carried unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the Town Commission,
the meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m.
APPROVED - .li-t~ ~-~
M r Louis Y Orton
Vice Mayor Mary ouise G. Blosser
iss~.6n~r John J. Basso
`~~~~~~~
Commissioner William E. Paul
Comm' sinner Betty Jean Stewart
Attest:
r
W C1
Date: --/ _/ -~~